Soon after, he was invited to lecture before some literary society, I think in Bloomington.

The interest he had felt in the study convinced him that the subject would interest others, and he therefore prepared and delivered his lecture on The Age of Different Inventions.

'Of course,' he added, 'I could not after that forget the order or time of such discoveries and inventions.'" In all the years that had passed since Lincoln left his father's humble house, he had preserved an affectionate interest in the welfare of its various members.

He paid them visits whenever he could find opportunity, and never failed to extend his aid and sympathy whenever needed.

He had risen to success in his profession, was widely known throughout his section, and though still a poor man he had good prospects and considerable influence.